Annual Reviews – Key Documents

NHS Lothian Annual Review 2025/2026

The NHS Lothian Annual Review is on Friday 30 October 2026

The Annual Review is the formal process where the Scottish Government assesses the performance of each Health Board over a 12-month period. This session will cover April 2025 – March 2026.

The Review for NHS Lothian will be chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Miss Angela Constance.

The Minister will open the event, followed by a short presentation from NHS Lothian Chair, Professor John Connaghan CBE, who will provide an overview of performance through a short presentation outlining key developments and plans for the year ahead.

Attend on the day

NHS Lothian is encouraging the public to attend the Annual Review in person. A recording of the session will be made available on the NHS Lothian website shortly after the session.

Date: Friday 30 October 2026

Time: TBC

Address:

Usher Building, The University of Edinburgh
5-7 Little France Road
Edinburgh BioQuarter – Gate 3
EDINBURGH
EH16 4UX

The Usher Building is part of the Edinburgh BioQuarter campus. For detailed bus, Park & Ride facilities and walking route information, please visit the University of Edinburgh website.

Visitors should note that there is extremely limited public parking. The Usher Building is fully accessible by visitors in wheelchairs or with mobility needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to facilitate your visit, please let us know prior to your arrival.

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How to submit questions

Members of the public are encouraged to submit questions they have for NHS Lothian in advance of the session via email loth.getinvolved@nhs.scot with “Annual Review” in the subject line, by 25 September 2026.

Please note, questions must be submitted in advance. There will not be the opportunity to ask questions on the day.

Alternatively, you can post your questions using the following address:

FAO Georgia Sherratt
Chair and Chief Executive’s Office
Lothian NHS Board
Waverley Court
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG

Disclaimer:

By attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs, videos, or other recordings may be taken during the event, with the edited content to be shared publicly via NHS Lothian’s website for a limited period. The purpose of this is to provide members of the public who are unable to attend the event with the ability to view the proceedings. Recorded content will predominantly feature the event speakers. However, if you do not wish to be filmed during the event, you should make your wishes known to a member of staff on the day.

Previous Annual Reviews – Scottish Government Feedback

To request older Annual Review Documents, please email loth.corporategovernanceteam@nhs.scot